
Asheville Community Square Dance
Appalachian old-time string band drives caller-led, easy-to-follow square dances in a convivial hall; a short flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and accessible parking make it beginner- and family-friendly.
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Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.

Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.
Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.

One-hour beginner swing lesson teaching simple step patterns and partner basics, followed by social dancing with regular partner rotation; a welcoming, solo-friendly meetup at Haw Creek Commons for 20s–40s community connection.

One-hour beginner swing lesson teaching simple step patterns and partner basics, followed by social dancing with regular partner rotation; a welcoming, solo-friendly meetup at Haw Creek Commons for 20s–40s community connection.
One-hour beginner swing lesson teaching simple step patterns and partner basics, followed by social dancing with regular partner rotation; a welcoming, solo-friendly meetup at Haw Creek Commons for 20s–40s community connection.

Uplifting, beginner friendly line dancing in a relaxed brewery taproom on the second Sunday monthly; no boots, partner, or experience required and there's no cover charge, creating a social, low-pressure dance night.

Uplifting, beginner friendly line dancing in a relaxed brewery taproom on the second Sunday monthly; no boots, partner, or experience required and there's no cover charge, creating a social, low-pressure dance night.
Uplifting, beginner friendly line dancing in a relaxed brewery taproom on the second Sunday monthly; no boots, partner, or experience required and there's no cover charge, creating a social, low-pressure dance night.

Neighborhood flash mob parade of guided choreography and feel good music, sweeping through downtown streets for playful street dancing and community connection. Sober, beginner friendly movement party that turns strangers into friends.

Neighborhood flash mob parade of guided choreography and feel good music, sweeping through downtown streets for playful street dancing and community connection. Sober, beginner friendly movement party that turns strangers into friends.
Neighborhood flash mob parade of guided choreography and feel good music, sweeping through downtown streets for playful street dancing and community connection. Sober, beginner friendly movement party that turns strangers into friends.

Bass-driven ecstatic dance with guest DJ Karen Funshine, beginning with a guided warmup and opening circle led by a facilitator to hold a safe expressive container; sliding scale pricing and all levels welcome.

Bass-driven ecstatic dance with guest DJ Karen Funshine, beginning with a guided warmup and opening circle led by a facilitator to hold a safe expressive container; sliding scale pricing and all levels welcome.
Bass-driven ecstatic dance with guest DJ Karen Funshine, beginning with a guided warmup and opening circle led by a facilitator to hold a safe expressive container; sliding scale pricing and all levels welcome.

Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.

Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.
Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.

Hot-handed WNC pickers spin driving bluegrass and old-time tunes with blistering banjo, fiddle, and acoustic guitar. Informal open jam begins at 9:30 PM for local and visiting players.

Hot-handed WNC pickers spin driving bluegrass and old-time tunes with blistering banjo, fiddle, and acoustic guitar. Informal open jam begins at 9:30 PM for local and visiting players.
Hot-handed WNC pickers spin driving bluegrass and old-time tunes with blistering banjo, fiddle, and acoustic guitar. Informal open jam begins at 9:30 PM for local and visiting players.

Immersive ecstatic dance with DJ Esmae featuring DJ curated soundscapes, a warmup, and a guided opening circle to encourage expressive movement, somatic release, and communal embodiment in a supportive Asheville gathering.

Immersive ecstatic dance with DJ Esmae featuring DJ curated soundscapes, a warmup, and a guided opening circle to encourage expressive movement, somatic release, and communal embodiment in a supportive Asheville gathering.
Immersive ecstatic dance with DJ Esmae featuring DJ curated soundscapes, a warmup, and a guided opening circle to encourage expressive movement, somatic release, and communal embodiment in a supportive Asheville gathering.

Rhythm driven hot club swing from The French Broads—originals and vintage arrangements crafted for lindy hopping; 7 PM beginner lesson precedes two hours of live-band social dancing at Bryson Gym.

Rhythm driven hot club swing from The French Broads—originals and vintage arrangements crafted for lindy hopping; 7 PM beginner lesson precedes two hours of live-band social dancing at Bryson Gym.
Rhythm driven hot club swing from The French Broads—originals and vintage arrangements crafted for lindy hopping; 7 PM beginner lesson precedes two hours of live-band social dancing at Bryson Gym.

Monthly bluegrass jam fills Mills River Brewing Co.'s relaxed taproom with acoustic banjo, fiddle, guitar, and upright bass; first Wednesday 6–9pm welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels in a friendly community circle.

Monthly bluegrass jam fills Mills River Brewing Co.'s relaxed taproom with acoustic banjo, fiddle, guitar, and upright bass; first Wednesday 6–9pm welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels in a friendly community circle.
Monthly bluegrass jam fills Mills River Brewing Co.'s relaxed taproom with acoustic banjo, fiddle, guitar, and upright bass; first Wednesday 6–9pm welcomes players and listeners of all skill levels in a friendly community circle.

Afternoon Latin dance party with salsa and cumbia rhythms, percussion driven grooves, and singalong choruses in a relaxed taproom setting; ideal for casual dancing, craft beer sipping, and lively community atmosphere.

Afternoon Latin dance party with salsa and cumbia rhythms, percussion driven grooves, and singalong choruses in a relaxed taproom setting; ideal for casual dancing, craft beer sipping, and lively community atmosphere.
Afternoon Latin dance party with salsa and cumbia rhythms, percussion driven grooves, and singalong choruses in a relaxed taproom setting; ideal for casual dancing, craft beer sipping, and lively community atmosphere.

Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.

Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.
Casual Sunday evening open jam at Pisgah Brewing, led by rotating guest hosts; musicians of all skill levels are invited to sit in and trade tunes in a communal, beer centric taproom setting.

Stall packed seasonal marketplace highlighting Asheville makers, farm fresh produce, and handmade crafts in a bright community hall; casual family friendly browsing with specialty food vendors, artisanal gifts, and local small business connections.

Stall packed seasonal marketplace highlighting Asheville makers, farm fresh produce, and handmade crafts in a bright community hall; casual family friendly browsing with specialty food vendors, artisanal gifts, and local small business connections.
Stall packed seasonal marketplace highlighting Asheville makers, farm fresh produce, and handmade crafts in a bright community hall; casual family friendly browsing with specialty food vendors, artisanal gifts, and local small business connections.

Casual weekly tabletop nights featuring strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games with friendly players and patient teachers at a cozy board game café; drop-in beginners welcome every Wednesday evening from 5:30–9:30.

Casual weekly tabletop nights featuring strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games with friendly players and patient teachers at a cozy board game café; drop-in beginners welcome every Wednesday evening from 5:30–9:30.
Casual weekly tabletop nights featuring strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games with friendly players and patient teachers at a cozy board game café; drop-in beginners welcome every Wednesday evening from 5:30–9:30.

Long running pub sessions of Irish and Celtic reels, jigs, fiddles, tin whistle, and bodhrán led by local WNC musicians; participatory afternoon jam on Jack Of The Wood's stage with pints and Irish coffee.

Long running pub sessions of Irish and Celtic reels, jigs, fiddles, tin whistle, and bodhrán led by local WNC musicians; participatory afternoon jam on Jack Of The Wood's stage with pints and Irish coffee.
Long running pub sessions of Irish and Celtic reels, jigs, fiddles, tin whistle, and bodhrán led by local WNC musicians; participatory afternoon jam on Jack Of The Wood's stage with pints and Irish coffee.

Driving traditional bluegrass with banjo, fiddle, and acoustic guitar in an intimate listening room wine bar; tight three-part harmonies, rapid flatpicking, and upbeat, dance-friendly tempos for Appalachian stringband fans.

Driving traditional bluegrass with banjo, fiddle, and acoustic guitar in an intimate listening room wine bar; tight three-part harmonies, rapid flatpicking, and upbeat, dance-friendly tempos for Appalachian stringband fans.
Driving traditional bluegrass with banjo, fiddle, and acoustic guitar in an intimate listening room wine bar; tight three-part harmonies, rapid flatpicking, and upbeat, dance-friendly tempos for Appalachian stringband fans.

Four on the floor house grooves and deep bass DJ sets fuel a late night dancefloor in a DIY arts space, with local selectors spinning vinyl and digital tracks for an inclusive high energy crowd.

Four on the floor house grooves and deep bass DJ sets fuel a late night dancefloor in a DIY arts space, with local selectors spinning vinyl and digital tracks for an inclusive high energy crowd.
Four on the floor house grooves and deep bass DJ sets fuel a late night dancefloor in a DIY arts space, with local selectors spinning vinyl and digital tracks for an inclusive high energy crowd.

Acoustic old-time Appalachian circle of fiddle, banjo, guitar, and clawhammer banjo in a relaxed brewery taproom; Marc Rudow leads a participatory jam welcoming players and listeners of all skill levels.

Acoustic old-time Appalachian circle of fiddle, banjo, guitar, and clawhammer banjo in a relaxed brewery taproom; Marc Rudow leads a participatory jam welcoming players and listeners of all skill levels.
Acoustic old-time Appalachian circle of fiddle, banjo, guitar, and clawhammer banjo in a relaxed brewery taproom; Marc Rudow leads a participatory jam welcoming players and listeners of all skill levels.

Caller-led contra sets start with a 7 p.m. beginners' lesson followed by live-band dancing at 7:30. Social, high-energy community dance welcoming all skill levels and newcomers.

Caller-led contra sets start with a 7 p.m. beginners' lesson followed by live-band dancing at 7:30. Social, high-energy community dance welcoming all skill levels and newcomers.
Caller-led contra sets start with a 7 p.m. beginners' lesson followed by live-band dancing at 7:30. Social, high-energy community dance welcoming all skill levels and newcomers.

Fast paced crokinole nights of wooden disc flicks aimed at high scoring center zones while knocking opponents' pieces out; beginner friendly Tuesday taproom meetups blending casual competition, tabletop strategy, and community.

Fast paced crokinole nights of wooden disc flicks aimed at high scoring center zones while knocking opponents' pieces out; beginner friendly Tuesday taproom meetups blending casual competition, tabletop strategy, and community.
Fast paced crokinole nights of wooden disc flicks aimed at high scoring center zones while knocking opponents' pieces out; beginner friendly Tuesday taproom meetups blending casual competition, tabletop strategy, and community.